Dr. Joseph Elman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
140 Washington Ave North Haven CT, 06473About
Dr. Joseph Elman is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Haven, CT. Dr. Elman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Elman can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Elman can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Tel Aviv Univ- Sackler Fac Of Med- Tel Aviv- Israel 1983
Sackler School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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